The ideological and artistic conception in Shen Zhou's landscape paintings is in line with Lao-Zhuang's theory of"sitting and forgetting".The article explores the connection between Shen Zhou and Taoist thought,especially with the concept of"sitting and forgetting",from the perspective of his historical background,family background,and social interactions.Taking the postscript"Night Sitting Record"in the"Night Sitting Picture"as an example,it explains the preparation and result of Shen Zhous"sitting and forgetting"from the aspects of stillness and tranquility.
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